That made me very happy since I figured that would allow me to work for the local company that has agreed to employ me and even waited to do so for months.

I of course immediately told my potential employer the good news. They still really want to hire me but according to their company guidelines, in addition to my EAD card, I have to have another photo ID that reflects the same name.

I have my German passport, but I entered on a K-1 visa and got married - and it's still in my maiden name.

I don't have a state ID or driver's license (which would be a better option) yet, since in the identification requirements for a Florida State ID are weird. The only ones that apply to non-refugees are:

- Valid Alien Registration Receipt Card (Green Card, Form I-551), and

- I-551 Stamp in passport or on I-94

So does that mean that without a Green Card I cannot get a state ID, even if I have an EAD card?

I even have a Social Security Card in my married name.

This is my absolute dream job and they have waited to hire me so far. Is there anything that I can do to still get a state ID or change the name on my German passport? Does anyone know how long a name change on a German passport takes, where to send it, and what my general options are, here?

Share on other sites

I don't know how to drive, I have no experience driving, I don't have my own car and Florida roads scare me (ever been on I-4 in Orlando?). I would like to learn (mainly because I may have to) but that's nothing that can be accomplished from one day to the next.

Could it be that I am putting myself in the wrong category? The guidelines I read are for immigrants. But since I entered on a K-1 and am still waiting for my green card, does that make me an immigrant or a non-immigrant. If that makes me a non-immigrant, then I think the rules are a lot easier to navigate.

Sign in

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly
of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly
to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You
can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE
at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or
illegal activities will be removed from this board.
If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.